Rising Above Judgmental Spirit
February 23, 2020 • Ptr. Macel Macaoay
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SCRIPTURE TEXT:
Zechariah 8:16 New King James Version (NKJV)
These are the things you shall do: Speak each man the truth to his neighbor; Give judgment in your gates for truth, justice, and peace;
KEY VERSES:
Luke 6:36 (TPT)
Jesus said, “Forsake the habit of criticizing and judging others, and then you will not be criticized and judge on return. Don’t look at others and announce them guilty, and you will not experience guilty accusations yourself. Forgive over and over and you will be forgiven over and over.”
SYNONYMS of Judgmental:
A. Critical B. Faultfinder C. Condemnatory
Wrongful Judgment can turn into slander, tearing down others, or unnecessary arguments.
Ephesians 4:29 (AMP) Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak].
HOW TO RISE ABOVE JUDGMENTAL SPIRIT:
Forsake Wrongful Judgment and Practice Right or Sound Judgment!
ANTONYMS:
- Be UNCRITICAL Lk 6:37 “forsake the habit” is an Active phrase Gal 6:11
- Be CHARITABLE Lk 6:37b “don’t look at others and pronounce them guilty” Gal 6:22
- Be FORGIVING Lk 6:37c “forgive over and over” Matt 18:22 seventy times seven times.
As we seek to judge rightly, we should do so slowly, and with “unity of mind, sympathy, brotherly love, a tender heart, and a humble mind.: 1 Peter 3:8-12
Express yourself in:
KINDNESS that leads to Repentance Romans 2:4 (AMP)
LOVE that Covers all sins, that Restores Relationship, that Changes Life to the Fullest! Mark 12:30-31(NIV)
